"Pre-ETS Specialist NW Region (KC Area) Remote w/travel"

Hiring Department

Pre-Employment Transition Services Program
College of Education and Human Development
University of MO-Columbia

Job Description

This position supports the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) requirement for Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) to collaborate with Local Educational Agencies (LEA) to deliver Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) to eligible students with disabilities in Missouri secondary schools. This role involves working closely with LEAs, VR, and community partners to prepare students for employment, postsecondary education, and independent living.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Job Exploration Counseling
2. Postsecondary Education Counseling
3. Workplace Readiness Training
4. Work-Based Learning Experiences
5. Self-Advocacy & Peer Mentoring

Additional Information:

• Requires home-office setup and up to 100% travel to assigned school districts.
• This position is not located in Columbia, MO; applicants must reside in the designated service area.

Position Requirements:

Applicants must live and serve in the assigned Northwest MO Pre-Employment Transition Services area and be willing to work from a home office. This position requires up to 100% travel to designated school districts and is not based in Columbia, MO.

Preferred Pre-ETS Qualifications:

• Experience: Minimum of 3–4 years, including at least two years in teaching or counseling, with frequent interaction with state agencies, school staff, and students in Missouri secondary schools.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree in education or related field preferred. A current MO teaching certificate or substitute teacher certification is required, with preference for Special Education certification.
• Preferred Skills: Experience with transition-age youth, familiarity with disability programs (vocational rehabilitation, special education), career pathways, and strong skills in communication, organization, relationship-building, and leadership.
• Additional: Valid MO driver’s license, flexible hours, and extensive travel required.

Shift

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
This is a full-time, benefit-eligible remote location.
40 hours per week, 12 months per year.
Remote work with substantial travel.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in early childhood education, child development or related area or the equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $50,000 to $55,000 yearly, grant funded
Grade: GGS-008
University Title: Child Development Teacher

Application Materials

In addition to the full University application, all applicants must submit the following application materials as an attachment:

1. Cover letter specific to this position.
2. Current resume.
3. List of references which must include at least two previous supervisors. These references will not be contacted until after an interview with the candidate has been conducted.